The Minister of Tourism and Culture, Mrs. Ambika Soni chaired the 84th Session of the Executive Council of UN World Tourism Organization in Madrid, Spain on 14-15 October 2008 in her capacity as the Chairperson of the Executive Council. One of the main agenda items was related to cooperation between CED (Centre of Excellence for Destinations) and UNWTO. CED is based in Montreal, Canada and was set up to provide guidance to tourism destinations.

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There is some relieving news for the Indian travelers looking to beat summer this year in a much cooler and refreshing environment. All you need to do is click, and click at the right link!

Why don’t you try the recently launched Expedia.co.in. Expedia, which is the world’s leading travel company has recently launched itself in the Indian travel market. They provide choices to travelers not only to the Indian destinations but also international destinations.

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As the Indian summer has started getting harsh on the Indians, there is some cooling recommendations from Expedia India for the Indian travelers wanting to break-free from this scorching heat. Expedia India lists some of the most obvious European destinations to escape the summer. Here the temperature is not only cool but also you will not be surrounded by people everywhere. The country to top the list is:

1. Turkey:
Turkey is one of the most varied geographical zones. The ancient city of Troy located in Hisarlik is one of the chief attractions in Turkey. The city has everything to visit for, from beautiful temples to a paradise for sunbathing, from sports activities like windsurfing, water skiing, sailing and mountain climbing to its 16 museums spread through the city. Museums vary from meteorology, education, toys, cartography and natural history.
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